Essex County College
303 University AveNewark, NJ 07102
(973) 877-3000
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 15395
Type: Public 2-Year
Main Website: www.essex.edu
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $6,156.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $7,356.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $7,356.00
Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships
Financial Aid
| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 77% |
| Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants | 75% |
| Average Federal Grant | $4,488.00 |
| State Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid | 41% |
| Average state aid | $2,084.00 |
| Institutional Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid | 2% |
| Average institutional aid | $2,356.00 |
| Student Loans | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan | 1% |
| Average student loan | $5,896.00 |
- Degrees
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (LESS THAN 1 ACADEMIC YEAR)
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (AT LEAST 1 BUT LESS THAN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS)
- ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (AT LEAST 1 BUT LESS THAN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS)
- Majors
- Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Art/art Studies
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Programming/Programmer
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Educational/Instructional Technology
- Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
- Engineering
- Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields
- Environmental Science
- Health Professions and Related Programs
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
- Mathematics
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Music
- Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Surveying Technology/Surveying
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
New Jersey Scholarships
Tuition Aid Grants
Scholarship for New Jersey residents who are full-time undergraduate students attending a New Jersey postsecondary institution. Applicants must have financial need. Consideration is given to the cost of attendance. Students must file the FAFSA. Due dates are October 1 and March 1. Number of awards and award amount varies. Renewable. more...
National Awards
Scholarship for incoming freshmen at The College of New Jersey. Applicants must be Narional Merit Finalists or Semi-Finalists, National Achievement Scholar Finalists or Semi-Finalists or National Hispanic Scholar Finalist. Award includes a laptop computer. more...
Edgar Bacon Award
Scholarship for Hudson County, New Jersey residents who are full-time undergraduate students attending Rutgers University and are majoring in Journalism. Applicants must be U.S. citizens/permanent residents. Selection based on merit. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. more...
Area VII Physicians Review Organization Scholarships
Scholarship for residents of Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean or Somerset counties, New Jersey who are undergraduate and graduate students attending Rutgers University and are Pharmacy majors. Applicants must be U.S. citizens/permanent residents. Selection based on merit and financial need. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. more...
Edith Robinson Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for New Jersey residents who are undergraduate students attending Russell Sage College pursuing a bachelor's degree in Education. Applicants must show academic achievement and need. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Samuel & Katherine Barone Family Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for New Jersey residents who are full-time undergraduate students attending Rutgers University and are majoring in Nursing. Applicants must be U.S. citizens/permanent residents. Selection based on merit and financial need. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. more...
Leadership Award
Scholarship for incoming freshmen attending Centenary College of New Jersey full-time. Applicants must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and a minimum 850 SAT score or 18 ACT score. Students must show outstanding extracurricular ability or promise and/or service to the community. Recipient must reside on campus. Due date, number of awards and award amount varies. Renewable. more...
Outstanding Scholars Recuitment Program
Scholarship for New Jersey residents who are undergraduate students attending Caldwell College. Applicants must have been New Jersey residents for twelve consecutive months and a minimum SAT score of 1350. Due date and number of awards may vary. more...
Novartis Oncology Survivorship Fund
Annual award for a student seeking to initiate or complete a course of study that has been interrupted or delayed by a diagnosis of cancer or other life threatening disease. Student must plan to attend Rutgers University in New Jersey, have demonstrated financial need, and must maintain an overall 3.0 GPA. Applicant must sign an agreement to complete 20 hours of community service for the year the award will be dispensed and provide Patient Advocate Foundation with confirmation when it is completed. Submit essay with application packet. more...
Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholarship
Scholarship for freshmen accepted at Rider University who are designated as New Jersey Distinguished Scholars (Non-Urban Category). Due date and number of awards may vary. Renewable. more...
John J. & Anna C. Witmer Memorial Scholarship
Annual award for resident of northern New Jersey who is a Catholic, entering freshman student accepted to Manhattan College in New York. Due date and award amount varies. Renewable; with satisfactory progress. more...
Skylands Centenary Scholarship
Scholarship for residents of Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Susses or Warren Counties, New Jersey, who are undergraduates attending Centenary College in New Jersey. Applicants must have demonstrated financial need. Due date, number of awards and award amount varies. more...
Caroline Thorn Kissel Summer Environmental Studies Scholarship
Annual award for undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at a postsecondary institution majoring in Environmental Studies. Students must be U.S. citizens and New Jersey residents pursuing studies in New Jersey or non-New Jersey residents pursuing studies in New Jersey or other surrounding waters. An essay must be included with application packet. more...
Hon. Joseph W. Cowgill Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for residents of Camden County, New Jersey enrolled at Rutgers-Camden School of Law pursuing a Law degree. Applicant must have financial need and be in the top 50% of their class. Nonrenewable. more...
Hispanic Higher Education Scholarship
Scholarship for Hispanic graduate students enrolled at a postsecondary institution in New Jersey majoring in Social Work. Students must be U.S. citizens/permanent residents and bilingual (English and Spanish). An interview is required. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...